Overview
Marc Fortier (born February 26, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player best known for his time as a centre in the National Hockey League. Over the course of his NHL career he appeared in 212 regular-season games. His career included stints with the Quebec Nordiques, the Ottawa Senators and the Los Angeles Kings. He played the central forward role that requires both offensive contributions and defensive responsibilities.
Playing career and trajectory
Fortier spent several seasons moving between the major-league roster and other professional teams, a common path for many players whose roles alternate between NHL clubs and their affiliates. His total of 212 NHL games reflects sustained involvement at the highest level, even as much of a journeyman-style career often includes time in developmental or overseas leagues. The NHL portion of his career is the most widely recorded and is the basis for his public sporting profile.
Role and characteristics
As a centre, Fortier filled key responsibilities: supporting the attack, taking faceoffs, and helping defensively in his own zone. Centres are generally expected to be versatile two-way players; Fortier was used in situations that required reliable positioning, puck support and transition play. Observers typically describe such players as adaptable and team-oriented.
Teams and affiliations
- Quebec Nordiques — one of the NHL clubs Fortier represented during his career.
- Ottawa Senators — another franchise for which he skated at the NHL level.
- Los Angeles Kings — the third NHL team listed in his professional record.
After hockey and legacy
After retiring from playing, many former professionals with Fortier’s profile remain involved in hockey through coaching, scouting or local development, or they pursue careers outside the sport. While specific post-playing activities vary by individual, Fortier’s NHL appearances contribute to the historical records and statistics maintained by the league and hockey reference sources. For general information about the league and the position he played, see the National Hockey League overview and entries on the role of a centre.
Notable facts and sources
Fortier’s nationality is Canadian (Canadian) and his sport is commonly described as ice hockey. His NHL game total is 212 regular-season contests, a concise measure of his time at the top professional level. For career statistics, team histories, and season-by-season appearances refer to major statistical compendia or team archives.